
The February Researcher Development workshops are now open for bookings, and March and April sessions will be added over the next few weeks. All workshops will be held online.
The Researcher Development Programme provides year-round training and development opportunities to help you successfully complete your doctorate and prepare for your future. To view the full list of timetabled sessions, and to book a place, see the scheduled listings on our website or search under training courses on Sussex Direct.
Please be mindful of the training you need at this point in your studies – workshops are repeated two or three times a year, so there’s no need to book everything! Discuss your training needs with your supervisor, and email researcher-development@sussex.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Coming up soon:
Preparing for your final year
Tuesday 2 February, 11.00 – 12.30
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With clear guidance and group discussion, this practical webinar helps you prepare for the last stages of your doctorate, including submission, the viva, and what happens next.
Literature searching with Scopus and Web of Science
Thursday 4 February, 10.30 – 12.00
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With useful guidance from the Library Research Support team, this workshop will show you how to make the most of these two major resources and develop literature searching strategies that you can use across a range of databases.
Effective online teaching
Monday 15 February, 14.00 – 15.00
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Delivered by the Brilliant Club, this sessions covers how to adapt your delivery for both synchronous and asynchronous learners, and practical strategies for keeping online teaching engaging.
Workshops are split into six themes, and cover everything from practical skills in literature searching, data management and SPSS, to planning and writing your thesis, communicating your research, and looking after your wellbeing. You can browse the full list on our website, and add your name to the waiting list for any sessions that aren’t currently scheduled.
And don’t forget the UEA Online Training Series, which is open to all doctoral researchers at Sussex. Each webinar opens for bookings exactly three weeks beforehand – booking is competitive so set your alarm if there’s a session you don’t want to miss. See the UEA Training Series website to book.